City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Council Session

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1 City of Grand Island Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Council Session Item G-14 # Approving Purchase of a New ½ Ton, Four-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab Pick-up for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director Grand Island Council Session - 3/13/2018 Page 1 / 6

2 Council Agenda Memo From: Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent Meeting: March 13, 2017 Subject: Presenter(s): Approving Purchase of a New ½ Ton, Four-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab Pick-up for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department John Collins PE, Public Works Director Background The Streets Division of the Public Works Department budgeted $32,000 in fiscal year 2017/2018 for a new ½ Ton, Four-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab Pick-up. Foreman s vehicles have the most miles placed on them each year; this new unit will replace a foreman vehicle and the vehicle currently used as a foreman vehicle will be replacing work truck, Unit 210. The extended cab is needed for additional room to keep work items accessible, such as maps and safety gear, and still transport passengers. Unit 210 is a 1999 Ford F-150 with approximately 6,050 hours on the engine; the odometer does not work so exact mileage is unknown but would be assumed between 48,000 and 58,000 miles. Unit 210 has a repair cost to purchase price ratio of 0.99 and Fleet Services has identified several repairs that will need completed, including new tires, if this vehicle is not replaced. This vehicle will be offered to other Divisions before being sold at auction. Discussion The vehicle specifications awarded under State of Nebraska Contract No OC to Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska meet all of the requirements for the Streets Division. The purchase price of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab with four-wheel drive under the State of Nebraska Contract will be $28, Alternatives It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may: Grand Island Council Session - 3/13/2018 Page 2 / 6

3 1. Move to approve 2. Refer the issue to a Committee 3. Postpone the issue to future date 4. Take no action on the issue Recommendation City Administration recommends that the Council approve the purchase of a New ½ Ton, Four-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab Pick-up using the State of Nebraska Contract No OC awarded to Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska for a purchase price $28, Move to approve the resolution. Sample Motion Grand Island Council Session - 3/13/2018 Page 3 / 6

4 UNIT 210 Front Back Driver Side Passenger Side Grand Island Council Session - 3/13/2018 Page 4 / 6

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6 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Streets Division of the Public Works Department for the City of Grand Island, budgeted for a vehicle in the 2017/2018 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska Contract No OC meets all equipment specifications and all statutory bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska awarded said contract to Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that a purchase order and subsequent payment is authorized for a New ½ Ton, Four-Wheel Drive, Extended Cab Pick-up in the amount of $28, from Husker Auto Group of Lincoln, Nebraska. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 13, Attest: Jeremy L. Jensen, Mayor RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Approved as to Form March 14, City Attorney Grand Island Council Session - 3/13/2018 Page 6 / 6